The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Olusola Odumosu, has called for deliberate sports development in the Corps due to its numerous benefit when properly harnessed.
In a statement by signed by the acting Spokesperson, FCT command, Monica Ojobi, made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA.
Mr. Odumosu who made call when he granted audience to the acting Commandant of Sports, NSCDC, National Headquarters, Oladipo Lawal, said the sports unit of the Corps is one that has over time brought glory to the corps with some of the officers flying national colours.
He called for concerted efforts to take the corps back to the hay days.
“It was a thing of pride for me then as the National Public Relations officers when we had national athlets from the Corps representing the Country”.
He said as new personnel are evolving, there was need to harness the talents of sports men and women in the Corps to bring back the past glory.
“There is need to encourage sports in the Corps by discovery new and younger talented sports men to position the Corps once again for greater heights”.
He congratulated the acting Commandant of sports on his appointment, he urged him to prioritize efficient service above gains if he must succeed in his new appointment.
The FCT Command however, admonished him to be success driven, learn from the mistakes of his predecessors and leverage on them to forge ahead.
“There are no limits to what you can achieve, just be proactive and determined, your passion for the job is key to your success, Odumosu avowed,” he said.
He further pledged his support to the acting Commandant of sports in the area of providing security for his sporting events as the need arises.
On his part, the acting Commandant of sports, NSCDC National Headquarters, Deputy Commandant of Corps, Oladipo Lawal, said the visit was to solicit support of the Commandant to move the sports unit of the Corps forward.
